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Third generation AO victims in need of proper support

The faith of the children in AO victim families has been decided 56 years ago. However, until now there has not been any specific policy designated for the third generation victims.

Safeguard duty on fertilizer imports may cause rice production costs to surge

 The upcoming imposition of a temporary safeguard duty on DAP and MAP fertilizer imports into Vietnam will send fertilizer prices rising, thus leading to production costs of rice and other crops to inch up.

Bustling fishing port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Young photographer Nguyen Hoang Phi’s photos about sunrise at Long Hai fishing port in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau capture the everyday activities of fishing communities. 

Four firms to form conglomerate to fight foreign retailers

AVR has asked the government to establish a retail conglomerate from four big retail chains, Saigon Co-op, Phu Thai Group, Satra and Hapro, to compete with foreign retailers flocking to Vietnam.

Legal reforms to push M&A market forward

 The currently on-going Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 brought policymakers, investors, and major corporations to the table to discuss and propose changes to Vietnamese laws related to the M&A market and foreign capital inflows.

SEA Games 29: Vietnamese Futsal dreams of changing medal colour

 Overcoming psychological barrier when encountering the Thai team in the opening match would allow the Vietnamese national women’s futsal team to dream of a gold medal at the 29th Southeast Asia Games.

VN in second round at Asian volleyball champs

 Vietnam secured their second win at the Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship, beating New Zealand 25-11, 25-12, 25-8 in the preliminary round.

VSSA proposes cane and sugar development fund

 The Vietnam Sugarcane and Sugar Association (VSSA) has proposed establishing a sugarcane and sugar development fund to help boost productivity and ensure sustainable development in the industry.

Foreign firms foray into F&B market

 Foreign companies are foraying into the domestic food and beverage market, which is evident in the overwhelming presence of international exhibitors at the ongoing VietFood & Beverage – ProPack 2017 exhibition.

SEA Games 29: National hockey team set to win gold

 The national men’s hockey team set a goal to win a gold medal at the 29th Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia to heighten the sport’s position in Vietnam.

Health-related issues to be highlighted at APEC SOM3

The Ministry of Health will chair seven meetings on health-related issues during the third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and related meetings scheduled for August 18-30 in Ho Chi Minh City,.

Forecast on Vietnam's infrastructure investment demand

 Forecast on Vietnam's infrastructure investment demand

Thua Thien-Hue pursues casino project

 The Thua Thien-Hue Provincial People’s Committee has proposed the prime minister to permit the development of a casino in Laguna Lang Co integrated complex.

First H&M to open on September 9 in Vietnam

Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) announced opening its first store on September 9, 2017 at Vincom Centre Shopping Mall in Ho Chi Minh City.

CNG buses wait for mechanism in HCM City

HCM City has set a target of renewing 1,680 buses this year giving priority to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. 

HCMC prepares land for science, technology park project

 The People’s Committee of HCMC has assigned District 9 to set up a land withdrawal plan which will be submit to the Prime Minister for approval to develop a science and technology park project.

Manufacturers must compete with supermarkets’ private brands

VietNamNet Bridge - The products which bear retailers’ own private brand account for a small proportion in the Vietnamese market. 

Vietnam remain no. 3 in FIFA’s Southeast Asia rankings

 Vietnam remain in third place in the Southeast Asian region, behind the Philippines and Thailand, as FIFA announced the men’s world rankings for August, on Thursday.

Hanoi promotes ties with capitals of Belarus, Latvia, Croatia

A high-ranking delegation from Hanoi led by Vice Secretary of its Party Committee Dao Duc Toan has paid a working tour starting July 31 to Belarus, Latvia and Croatia.

Australia not decides to apply anti-dumping duties on VN’s wind towers

The Anti-Dumping Commission of Australia chose not to apply anti-dumping duties on wind towers imported from Vietnam 60 days after it began investigating the alleged dumping of the goods,